Modern Indian · ££ · Southwark
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Raan Utthapam
Universally hailed as 'transcendent' by critics, this dish features kid lamb simmered for 12 hours and served on a fermented rice pancake.
Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.
Cuisine Guide
Discover handpicked Indian restaurants in London, with what to order first at each place.
Every place here is handpicked. Signal score shows how strong and consistent the review coverage is, not a star rating.
17 restaurants
Modern Indian · ££ · Southwark
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Raan Utthapam
Universally hailed as 'transcendent' by critics, this dish features kid lamb simmered for 12 hours and served on a fermented rice pancake.
Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.
Modern Indian · £££ · South Kensington
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Lamb Galouti Kebab
A "melt-in-the-mouth masterpiece" and the "star of the starters," these kebabs are marinated in saffron and secret aromatic spices and served with a delightful flaky bread.
Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.
Indian · ££ · Sheen
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Tandoori Lamb Chops
Described as 'chunky beasts' and praised by local reviewers as the 'best I've ever tasted', these are a high-quality staple of the restaurant's tandoor menu.
Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.
Modern North Indian · ££ · Southwark
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Guinea Fowl Tikka
Described by critics as 'melt-in-your-mouth' and 'spice-infused', this dish is praised for its 'spot-on' spicing and unique accompaniment of tempered curd rice.
Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.
South Indian · ££ · Islington
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Channa Bhatura
Described as a 'giant's pillow of deep-fried dough,' this is the standout dish that Hot Dinners claims you 'won't be able to stop yourself from ordering' when you see it served to everyone else.
Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.
Indian BBQ · ££££ · City of London
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BBQ Butter Chicken Wings
These wings are 'blackened in a furious spice crust and then doused in a thick butter sauce.' Reviewers describe them as so addictive they've imagined 'popping back alone and having two bowls.'
Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.
South Indian · ££ · Kilburn
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Masala Dosai
Critics rave about this dish, describing it as 'light and crispy with a lovely buttery flavour' that outperforms versions at other highly-regarded South Indian establishments.
Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.
Indian Gastropub · ££ · Archway
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Lamb Roti Tacos
Regarded as the 'undisputed star' of the menu by Jay Rayner and 'one-bite umami wonders' by Kentishtowner, these consist of flaky, buttery roti filled with a hot, dry lamb curry and topped with crispy fried curry leaves.
Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.
Modern Indian · £££ · Mayfair
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Ghati Masala Prawns
Regarded as a highlight of the menu, these prawns are described as 'delicate but fiercely flavoured' and are a go-to recommendation for those new to Rohit Ghai's cooking.
Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.
Indian · £££ · Hammersmith
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Samosa Chana
This standout starter uses traditional, thick flaky pastry rather than filo, served with tender chickpeas and a tamarind chutney that provides a pleasant kick of spice.
Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.
Modern Indian · ££££ · Mayfair
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Sharmaji’s Lahori Chicken
Critics describe this succulent dish as 'tender grilled' chicken served in a 'rich cashew and yoghurt whey sauce' that diners 'rave about for days.'
Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.
Sri Lankan & South Indian · ££ · Soho
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Mutton Rolls
Universally praised across all reviews as the perfect crunchy, spicy starter; described as 'a thick but crisp spring roll heavily filled with grown-up spiced sheep'.
Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.
Regional Indian · £££ · Fitzrovia
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Mangalore Bun & Scottish Crab Sukkha
Described as a 'harmonious' combination of delicate, slightly sweet buns and tender crab flavored with fennel and ginger.
Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.
South Indian · ££ · Peckham
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Paratha
Described as a dish of 'flaky, buttery moreishness' so good it prompted a critic to quote the M&S ads: 'This isn’t just a paratha. This is a Ganapati paratha.'
Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.
Indian Sweets · £ · Arnos Grove
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Barfi
Dense, fudge-like squares made from milk, milk powder, and sugar syrup. The chocolate, pistachio, and almond flavors are legendary but sell out fast.
Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.
South Indian Pub · £££ · Angel
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Robata Lamb Chops
A signature staple brought over from the original sister restaurant; they are widely considered the menu's masterpiece for being blackened, crusty, and tender.
Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.
Modern Indian · £££ · Forest Hill
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Steamed Shoulder of Lamb
A signature dish marinated for 100 hours in Punjabi masala; consistently praised for its tenderness and depth of flavor.
Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.